In August 2008,1.9 million people evacuated Louisiana--the most in that state's history--in preparation for Hurricane Gustav, which made landfall on Aug. 31 and raged until Sept. 3. High winds, storm surges, high tides, and flooding affected not only Louisiana but also Alabama, Arkansas, a...
2005 was a record-breaking year for hurricanes, and the third major storm of the season would prove to be one of the costliest and deadliest natural disasters in American history. Hurricane Katrina crashed into the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, devastating the region in general and New Orleans in ...
Oryx on the edge The Arabian Oryx Sanctuary sanctuary in the UAE stretches across more than 5,500 square miles. Here,Arabian oryxin the sanctuary wander about 180 miles south of Abu Dhabi. The species was the first in history to be upgraded in 2011 from extinct in the wild to vulnerable....
- Average life span: 13 years - Popularity rank: 49 During its long history, this breed—known for its spots—has accompanied the horse-drawn rigs of nobles, gypsies, and firefighters. Reserved and dignified, Dalmatians can be aloof with strangers, making them dependable watchdogs. However, Da...
2005 was a record-breaking year for hurricanes, and the third major storm of the season would prove to be one of the costliest and deadliest natural disasters in American history. Hurricane Katrina crashed into the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, devastating the region in general and New Orleans in ...
Crazy Horse was as much feared by tribal foes as he was honored by allies. His war record was unmatched by any of his peers, and his rout of Custer at the Little Bighorn reverberates through history. Yet so much about him is... R Dewing,KM Bray - 《Western Historical Quarterly》 被...
In 1984, both the television show and toys for "Transformers" were released. Hasbro produced the robot toys that took on other forms, like cars, planes, and cassette tapes. Transformer fever took over, and the toys becameone of the most successful franchisesin history. ...
So you can add another factor to your summer travel plans here in the new normal, and you can mark another milestone as this country marches backwards in all things, including its history. Only this time, when the Joads leave Oklahoma, they'll get to California and die in a wild fire....
National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History // Wikimedia Commons 1942: Hawaii overprint note After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government began to worry that the Japanese army might invade Hawaii and use it as a base to launch an attack on the mainlan...
In August 2008,1.9 million people evacuated Louisiana--the most in that state's history--in preparation for Hurricane Gustav, which made landfall on Aug. 31 and raged until Sept. 3. High winds, storm surges, high tides, and flooding affected not only Louisiana but also Alabama, Arkansas, ...